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J600 SDH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 SDH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 156,697 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 156,697 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 149,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 149,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,065 miles

Central exhaust heatsheild loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,019 miles

engine covers fitted unable to check all components in engine bay

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,578 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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J600 SDH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J600 SDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J600 SDH registered?

J600 SDH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for J600 SDH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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